Christmas can't come early enough for Rockettes

Tryouts for the 2013 Christmas Spectacular are already underway at Radio City.

April 30, 2013 11:13 AM

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Dancer Tracey Munn fixes her makeup as she lines up before the start of auditions on April 30, 2013 at Radio City Music Hall to become a Rockette for the upcoming 2013 production of the Radio City Christmas Spectacular at Radio City Music Hall in New York. The show runs November 8-December 30. less

Dancer Tracey Munn fixes her makeup as she lines up before the start of auditions on April 30, 2013 at Radio City Music Hall to become a Rockette for the upcoming 2013 production of the Radio City Christmas ... more

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Dancers wait in line before the start of auditions on April 30, 2013 at Radio City Music Hall to become a Rockette for the upcoming 2013 production of the Radio City Christmas Spectacular at Radio City Music Hall in New York. The show runs November 8-December 30. less

Dancers wait in line before the start of auditions on April 30, 2013 at Radio City Music Hall to become a Rockette for the upcoming 2013 production of the Radio City Christmas Spectacular at Radio City Music ... more

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Dancers warm up before the start of auditions on April 30, 2013 at Radio City Music Hall to become a Rockette for the upcoming 2013 production of the Radio City Christmas Spectacular at Radio City Music Hall in New York. The show runs November 8-December 30. less

Dancers warm up before the start of auditions on April 30, 2013 at Radio City Music Hall to become a Rockette for the upcoming 2013 production of the Radio City Christmas Spectacular at Radio City Music Hall ... more

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Dancers go through auditions ON April 30, 2013 at Radio City Music Hall to become a Rockette for the upcoming 2013 production of the Radio City Christmas Spectacular at Radio City Music Hall in New York. The show runs November 8-December 30. less

Dancers go through auditions ON April 30, 2013 at Radio City Music Hall to become a Rockette for the upcoming 2013 production of the Radio City Christmas Spectacular at Radio City Music Hall in New York. The ... more

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Dancers go through auditions ON April 30, 2013 at Radio City Music Hall to become a Rockette for the upcoming 2013 production of the Radio City Christmas Spectacular at Radio City Music Hall in New York. The show runs November 8-December 30. less

Dancers go through auditions ON April 30, 2013 at Radio City Music Hall to become a Rockette for the upcoming 2013 production of the Radio City Christmas Spectacular at Radio City Music Hall in New York. The ... more

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Dancers go through auditions ON April 30, 2013 at Radio City Music Hall to become a Rockette for the upcoming 2013 production of the Radio City Christmas Spectacular at Radio City Music Hall in New York. The show runs November 8-December 30. less

Dancers go through auditions ON April 30, 2013 at Radio City Music Hall to become a Rockette for the upcoming 2013 production of the Radio City Christmas Spectacular at Radio City Music Hall in New York. The ... more

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Dancers go through auditions ON April 30, 2013 at Radio City Music Hall to become a Rockette for the upcoming 2013 production of the Radio City Christmas Spectacular at Radio City Music Hall in New York. The show runs November 8-December 30. less

Dancers go through auditions ON April 30, 2013 at Radio City Music Hall to become a Rockette for the upcoming 2013 production of the Radio City Christmas Spectacular at Radio City Music Hall in New York. The ... more

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Dancers go through auditions ON April 30, 2013 at Radio City Music Hall to become a Rockette for the upcoming 2013 production of the Radio City Christmas Spectacular at Radio City Music Hall in New York. The show runs November 8-December 30. less

Dancers go through auditions ON April 30, 2013 at Radio City Music Hall to become a Rockette for the upcoming 2013 production of the Radio City Christmas Spectacular at Radio City Music Hall in New York. The ... more

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Dancers go through auditions ON April 30, 2013 at Radio City Music Hall to become a Rockette for the upcoming 2013 production of the Radio City Christmas Spectacular at Radio City Music Hall in New York. The show runs November 8-December 30. less

Dancers go through auditions ON April 30, 2013 at Radio City Music Hall to become a Rockette for the upcoming 2013 production of the Radio City Christmas Spectacular at Radio City Music Hall in New York. The ... more

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Woman audition at Radio City Music Hall for a spot with the Rockettes on April 30, 2013 in New York City. In order to be considered for the Rockettes, dancers must be at least 18 years old, measure at a height between 5 feet 6 inches and 5 feet 10 1/2 inches without their heels on. The dancers must also be be proficient in numerous dance styles, including jazz, tap and ballet. The women who make it through the extremely competitive competition to land a spot with the legendary dance group will perform in the Radio City Christmas Spectacular which runs from November 8 -December 30 2013. less

Woman audition at Radio City Music Hall for a spot with the Rockettes on April 30, 2013 in New York City. In order to be considered for the Rockettes, dancers must be at least 18 years old, measure at a height ... more

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Woman audition at Radio City Music Hall for a spot with the Rockettes on April 30, 2013 in New York City. In order to be considered for the Rockettes, dancers must be at least 18 years old, measure at a height between 5 feet 6 inches and 5 feet 10 1/2 inches without their heels on. The dancers must also be be proficient in numerous dance styles, including jazz, tap and ballet. The women who make it through the extremely competitive competition to land a spot with the legendary dance group will perform in the Radio City Christmas Spectacular which runs from November 8 -December 30 2013. less

Woman audition at Radio City Music Hall for a spot with the Rockettes on April 30, 2013 in New York City. In order to be considered for the Rockettes, dancers must be at least 18 years old, measure at a height ... more

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Woman audition at Radio City Music Hall for a spot with the... Photo-4551688.61390 - SFGate

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Women prepare for an audition at Radio City Music Hall for a spot with the Rockettes on April 30, 2013 in New York City. In order to be considered for the Rockettes, dancers must be at least 18 years old, measure at a height between 5 feet 6 inches and 5 feet 10 1/2 inches without their heels on. The dancers must also be be proficient in numerous dance styles, including jazz, tap and ballet. The women who make it through the extremely competitive competition to land a spot with the legendary dance group will perform in the Radio City Christmas Spectacular which runs from November 8 -December 30 2013. less

Women prepare for an audition at Radio City Music Hall for a spot with the Rockettes on April 30, 2013 in New York City. In order to be considered for the Rockettes, dancers must be at least 18 years old, ... more

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Woman audition at Radio City Music Hall for a spot with the Rockettes on April 30, 2013 in New York City. In order to be considered for the Rockettes, dancers must be at least 18 years old, measure at a height between 5 feet 6 inches and 5 feet 10 1/2 inches without their heels on. The dancers must also be be proficient in numerous dance styles, including jazz, tap and ballet. The women who make it through the extremely competitive competition to land a spot with the legendary dance group will perform in the Radio City Christmas Spectacular which runs from November 8 -December 30 2013. less

Woman audition at Radio City Music Hall for a spot with the Rockettes on April 30, 2013 in New York City. In order to be considered for the Rockettes, dancers must be at least 18 years old, measure at a height ... more

Photo: Spencer Platt, Getty Images

Woman audition at Radio City Music Hall for a spot with the... Photo-4551657.61390 - SFGate

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Woman pause while auditionong at Radio City Music Hall for a spot with the Rockettes on April 30, 2013 in New York City. In order to be considered for the Rockettes, dancers must be at least 18 years old, measure at a height between 5 feet 6 inches and 5 feet 10 1/2 inches without their heels on. The dancers must also be be proficient in numerous dance styles, including jazz, tap and ballet. The women who make it through the extremely competitive competition to land a spot with the legendary dance group will perform in the Radio City Christmas Spectacular which runs from November 8 -December 30 2013. less

Woman pause while auditionong at Radio City Music Hall for a spot with the Rockettes on April 30, 2013 in New York City. In order to be considered for the Rockettes, dancers must be at least 18 years old, ... more

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Woman audition at Radio City Music Hall for a spot with the Rockettes on April 30, 2013 in New York City. In order to be considered for the Rockettes, dancers must be at least 18 years old, measure at a height between 5 feet 6 inches and 5 feet 10 1/2 inches without their heels on. The dancers must also be be proficient in numerous dance styles, including jazz, tap and ballet. The women who make it through the extremely competitive competition to land a spot with the legendary dance group will perform in the Radio City Christmas Spectacular which runs from November 8 -December 30 2013. less

Woman audition at Radio City Music Hall for a spot with the Rockettes on April 30, 2013 in New York City. In order to be considered for the Rockettes, dancers must be at least 18 years old, measure at a height ... more

Photo: Spencer Platt, Getty Images

Woman audition at Radio City Music Hall for a spot with the... Photo-4551664.61390 - SFGate

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Woman audition at Radio City Music Hall for a spot with the Rockettes on April 30, 2013 in New York City. In order to be considered for the Rockettes, dancers must be at least 18 years old, measure at a height between 5 feet 6 inches and 5 feet 10 1/2 inches without their heels on. The dancers must also be be proficient in numerous dance styles, including jazz, tap and ballet. The women who make it through the extremely competitive competition to land a spot with the legendary dance group will perform in the Radio City Christmas Spectacular which runs from November 8 -December 30 2013. less

Woman audition at Radio City Music Hall for a spot with the Rockettes on April 30, 2013 in New York City. In order to be considered for the Rockettes, dancers must be at least 18 years old, measure at a height ... more

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A pianist plays music as women audition at Radio City Music Hall for a spot with the Rockettes on April 30, 2013 in New York City. In order to be considered for the Rockettes, dancers must be at least 18 years old, measure at a height between 5 feet 6 inches and 5 feet 10 1/2 inches without their heels on. The dancers must also be be proficient in numerous dance styles, including jazz, tap and ballet. The women who make it through the extremely competitive competition to land a spot with the legendary dance group will perform in the Radio City Christmas Spectacular which runs from November 8 -December 30 2013. less

A pianist plays music as women audition at Radio City Music Hall for a spot with the Rockettes on April 30, 2013 in New York City. In order to be considered for the Rockettes, dancers must be at least 18 years ... more

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Woman audition at Radio City Music Hall for a spot with the Rockettes on April 30, 2013 in New York City. In order to be considered for the Rockettes, dancers must be at least 18 years old, measure at a height between 5 feet 6 inches and 5 feet 10 1/2 inches without their heels on. The dancers must also be be proficient in numerous dance styles, including jazz, tap and ballet. The women who make it through the extremely competitive competition to land a spot with the legendary dance group will perform in the Radio City Christmas Spectacular which runs from November 8 -December 30 2013. less

Woman audition at Radio City Music Hall for a spot with the Rockettes on April 30, 2013 in New York City. In order to be considered for the Rockettes, dancers must be at least 18 years old, measure at a height ... more

Photo: Spencer Platt, Getty Images

Woman audition at Radio City Music Hall for a spot with the... Photo-4551659.61390 - SFGate